Peace Talks Progressing in Libya, Congo and Sudan, Senior Trump Advisor Says
US President Donald Trump’s senior envoy for Arab and African affairs said peace negotiations in Libya and the Democratic Republic of Congo were progressing, and his team was working hard to pursue a ceasefire in Sudan. “We think it’s achievable,”…
Morocco become second African country to win U-20 World Cup
Morocco are the champions of the 2025 FIFA men’s U-20 World Cup. The north African country defeated Argentina 2-0 in the final held in Santiago, Chile, in the early hours of Monday. Two goals from Yassir Zabiri sealed the…
Cameroon Election Tensions: Catholic Church Calls for Peace as Opposition Releases Own Results
“Cameroon’s influential Catholic Church has called for calm as fears grow that tensions could erupt once the authorities declare the official results of the presidential election. In a statement released by the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (NECC), the Catholic…
Rwanda emerges as Africa’s first AI scaling hub with $17.5 million funding boost
The initiative, which kicks off next year, is designed to drive AI innovation across key sectors such as health, education, and agriculture, with an emphasis on local solutions for African challenges. The announcement was made by Yves Iradukunda, Minister of…
Morocco plans $15 billion boost for health and education after weeks of youth protests
Morocco plans to allocate 140 billion dirhams ($15 billion) to health and education in its 2026 national budget, marking a 16% increase from last year, the royal palace announced on Sunday. The expanded spending follows a wave of youth-led protests…
BREAKING: Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Bags Fresh International Appointment
Osinbajo will lead a delegation of eminent West African personalities tasked with engaging key political stakeholders and ensuring that the electoral process is peaceful, transparent, and credible.As head of mission, Osinbajo will lead a delegation of eminent West African personalities…
Cargo plane crashes into sea at Hong Kong Airport, killing two ground staff
Tragedy struck early Monday morning at the Hong Kong International Airport after a cargo plane skidded off the runway and plunged into the sea, killing two ground staff members. The Emirates flight EK9788, which was arriving from Dubai, reportedly veered…
Mike Tyson visits Congo, speaks on historic Ali-Foreman fight
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, on Saturday (October 18th) to participate in ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations of the legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Tyson,…
Actor Dele Odule Clears Air On Viral Heartbreak Story
Veteran Nollywood actor Dele Odule has set the record straight about reports that he was heartbroken by a young female student, saying the viral claim was completely misinterpreted. In a recent interview with Punch, the respected actor said people took…
Nigerian turns UK High Court judge
Congratulating her, Head of Pump Court Chambers in the UK, Oba Nsugbe (KC), said, “For as long as I have known her, Mrs Justice Obi has always been naturally low-key and entirely grounded; never once forgetting her Nigerian roots.” Before…